Octahydro-tetramethyl-methanoazulene

INCI: OCTAHYDRO-TETRAMETHYL-METHANOAZULENE

CAS Number
† Verify via CosIng (guaiane-type sesquiterpene hydrocarbon)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Auto-oxidation risk: terpene hydrocarbons form peroxides and epoxides on air exposure. Store under nitrogen, protect from light. Comedogenicity rated 1 (low). Request peroxide value specification from supplier.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Octahydro-tetramethyl-methanoazulene safe in cosmetics?

Auto-oxidation risk: terpene hydrocarbons form peroxides and epoxides on air exposure. Store under nitrogen, protect from light. Comedogenicity rated 1 (low). Request peroxide value specification from supplier. The EU classifies Octahydro-tetramethyl-methanoazulene as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Octahydro-tetramethyl-methanoazulene allowed in the EU?

Octahydro-tetramethyl-methanoazulene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Octahydro-tetramethyl-methanoazulene do in cosmetics?

Octahydro-tetramethyl-methanoazulene functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: † Verify via CosIng (guaiane-type sesquiterpene hydrocarbon).

What is the Margin of Safety for Octahydro-tetramethyl-methanoazulene?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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